The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and
botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of
nature through education, conservation and research.
Professional childcare, tutoring, and enrichment rooted in love, learning, and community—supporting families and inspiring growth for every child.
Protecting wildlife through immersive nature experiences, education, and sustainable habitats. Visit, volunteer, or support GREEN and help make a difference in conservation.
Fishing’s Future uses angling education to hook kids to families and nature.
The Laguna Madre Education Foundation, an affiliate organization of the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to empowering non-traditional students in the Rio Grande Valley by providing scholarships for vocational and technical training.
Visit us on South Padre Island, walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the nature center
Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round, closed only on Mondays and Christmas day. We are a nonprofit, 501(C)(3) organization, operating solely on donations.